BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIPS AT GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION EVENTS:

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1 THE GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION (GSF): The Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation (GSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to build and grow an international SOF network of military, government, commercial, and educational stakeholders in order to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships to confront global and networked threats. The GSF includes over 1,600 individual members from 59 countries and over 60 Corporate Partners. BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIPS AT GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION EVENTS: This Symposium will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders dedicated to working with SOF, both in the US and internationally. We establish the ideal forum for military, government, academia, and industry to collaborate and hold meaningful discussions. UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SOF COMMUNITY UNIQUE AND ENGAGING WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR BRAND AND OFFERINGS DIRECT INPUT INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO SOF-SPECIFIC ISSUES HOW DO THE COSTS COMPARE? Costs to Exhibit at the Symposium are less than competing SOF-focused events, and also include daily lunches, coffee, energy breaks, and receptions: $30, SOF EVENT COST COMPARISON: BOOTH SPACE $25, $20, $15, $10, $5, NATO SOF SYMPOSIUM 2017 NDIA SOLIC 2017 SOFIC 2017 GSE - Bucharest 2018 GSS - Tampa 2015 NATO SOF SYMPOSIUM 2017 NDIA SOLIC 2017 SOFIC 2017 GSE - Bucharest 2018 GSS - Tampa $ Single x 10 Booth (Member) 10 Double x 20 Booth (Member) 2015 NATO SOF SYMPOSIUM 2017 NDIA SOLIC 2017 SOFIC 2017 GSE - Bucharest 2018 GSS - Tampa 1

2 RECEPTIONS & HAPPY HOURS 2018 GSF Happy Hour at GEOINT Symposium Tampa, FL Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 5-7 PM GEOINT Symposium moves to Tampa in 2018, so the GSF is hosting a Happy Hour in parallel. We are offering GSF Partners the opportunity to co-sponsor the Happy Hour for $500. Sponsoring company logos will be put on marketing materials, including signage, social media, and websites. Co-sponsors are welcome to bring their own marketing materials to the event Annual Tampa Reception Tampa, FL Monday, 21 May 2018, 7-11 PM Corporate Partner Sponsorships prices are listed below. Non-Partners will be charged 25% more. Opportunity Partner Cost Page # Table Top Space in Terminal 2 FREE 3 Bourbon & Whiskey Bar SOLD OUT 3 Sangria Station $6,000 3 Local Beer Tasting $5,000 3 Coffee & Espresso Bar $5,000 3 Escape Room $4,000 4 Nitro Ice Cream Station SOLD OUT 4 Slider Station $3,500 4 Milkshake Station $3,500 4 Opportunity Partner Cost Page # Cigar Roller SOLD OUT 4 Water Bottle Labels $3,000 4 S Mores Station $2,500 4 Trail Blazers Mix $2,500 4 Giant Jenga Game 4 Corn Hole Game 4 Registration 4 Wayfinding / Signage $1,500 4 Speed Networking $1, Annual National Capital Region Reception Washington, DC Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 6-9 PM This is our fifth annual reception in the Washington, DC area. For three years, this event was a networking reception, but last year we added more substance with a Special Operations Policy Forum hosted by our Think Team member, New America. We are moving the reception back to Pentagon City this year, and the Sponsorship options for this event will be announced in Spring GSF Happy Hour at I/ITSEC Pointe Orlando, FL Week of 26 November 2018 In 2017, the GSF hosted its first Happy Hour in conjunction with I/ITSEC and it was an excellent opportunity to network with the training and simulation community. We are doing it again in 2018, and offering GSF Partners the opportunity to co-sponsor the Happy Hour for $500. Sponsoring company logos will be put on marketing materials, including signage, social media, and websites. Co-sponsors are welcome to bring their own marketing materials to the event. 2

3 The Annual Tampa Reception is held on the Monday before USSOCOM s SOF Industry Conference (SOFIC), an event that brings a large, SOF-focused community to Tampa. In 2017 we hosted 850+ attendees from government, industry, and academia. 1FREE SPACE FOR CORPORATE PARTNERS. With the support of Port Tampa, we offer our Corporate Sponsors space to show off their wares and capabilities. Spaces can be adapted for each Partner s needs...in past years we ve had inflatable shoot houses, scotch bars, and hands-on demos. 2A FULL WEEK OF OPPORTUNITY. The big GSF reception goes down on Monday night, but we keep Terminal 2 open for the duration of SOFIC. That gives displaying Partners an operational hub that they can bring SOFIC attendees to for meetings and capability demonstrations, a little outside of the hubbub of the Tampa Convention Center. 3NETWORKING WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE. If you want to do business with the United States special operations community, this is a can t-miss event. Industry, government and military representatives with a stake in SOF show up from across the globe, and the GSF will help make sure that you talk to people with whom you can mutually benefit. 4IT S A GOOD TIME. We won t lie...this event is fun! It s good for business, and it s good for you! If you don t qualify because you re NOT a Corporate Partner, what s stopping you? Contact Stephen Jones at sjones@globalsoffoundation.org to learn how you can join our team. AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS: Prices shown are for GSF Corporate Partners. Non-Partner pricing is + 25%. Bourbon and Whiskey Bar: Sponsor will be recognized on GSF social media, signage, and printed materials. The bar will feature an array of high-end beverages, along with two professional bartenders. Sangria Station: Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, printed material, and branded fruit picks to garnish the Sangria. SOLD OUT! $8,000 $6,000 Local Beer Tasting: Taste local brews! Sponsorship includes logo on GSF social media, printed material, and branded beer cups. Coffee and Espresso Bar: Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, printed material, and signage. Bar will be centrally located and include full service hot and cold gourmet coffee and tea beverages (espresso, flavored lattes, mochas, macchiatos, hot chocolate and fine teas, and a variety of flavors). $5,000 $5,000 3

4 Escape Room: Can you get out? Escape Rooms are fun team-building activities, and we d love to bring one to this reception. Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, websites, and Escape Room materials. Nitro Ice Cream Station: Sponsors of this station will provide guests with liquid nitrogen ice cream made on site. Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, signage, and ice cream cups. Slider Station: Sponsors of this station will keep our guest s hearts and stomachs full with a variety of tasty slider options. Sponsors will be recognized on GSF Social Media, signage, and slider food picks. Milkshake Station: Sponsors of this station will allow guests to enjoy milkshakes during the Florida heat! Sponsors will be recognized on GSF Social Media, signage, and milkshake cups. Cigar Roller: Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, printed material, and custom cigar labels. The Cigar Roller will be in a central location and will roll cigars to hand out to guests. S Mores Station: Sponsors of this station will provide guests with all of the fixings to create their own S mores. Sponsors will be recognized on GSF Social Media, signage, and station napkins. Trail Blazers: Sponsors of this station will provide guests with make-your-own trail mix snack bar, equipped with a variety of snacks for someone on the go. Sponsors will be recognized on GSF Social Media, signage, and station bags. Water Bottle Labels: Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, printed material, and branded labels on disposable water bottles. Giant Jenga Game: Jenga game sponsors will see their company logo on a giant Jenga set that will be available for game play on-site. Logos and company information will be placed on signage proximate to the game. Corn Hole Game: Sponsors will see their company logo on a custom corn hole set that will be available for game play on-site. Logos and company information will be placed on signage proximate to the game. Registration: We expect at least 900 people to pass through our event registration...let them see your brand! Sponsorship includes recognition on GSF social media, printed signage, and the event website. Speed Networking: Speed Networking will include GSF Members and will enable one-on-one conversations between individuals with similar goals. Sponsorship includes logo on GSF social media, website, and printed materials. Wayfinding: Show attendees the way with signs that points to Terminal 2. Sponsorship includes logo on GSF social media, website, and directional signage. Thanks to General Dynamics for providing a Water Bottle giveaway! $4,000 $3,500 SOLD OUT! $3,500 $3,500 $3,000 SOLD OUT! $2,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,500 4

5 GSF Event Reservation Form and Contract Exhibit Space Sponsorship Advertising Instructions Step 1: Mark your selections below under Payment Amount & Method (select exhibit booth space, sponsorships, or advertising). Step 2: completed form to Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew at Step 3: Register attendees through the event website, or as directed by POC. Notes: Booth numbers and spaces are subject to change. Sponsor instructions are ed and posted on the event Website. Program guide information will be requested via . This contract is for exhibit space, sponsorships, and/or advertising as noted below, by and between Global Special Operations Forces Foundation Corporation (doing business as: Global SOF Foundation), and the Company named herein. The Copmany agrees to comply with all Terms and Conditions appearing in this contract and further agrees that this contract is binding on all parties and can be amended only in writing by both parties. Company & Contact Information Company Name: Contact 1: Street Address: City State, Zip: Address: Contact 2 Billing Contact: Street Address: City State, Zip: Address: Phone #: Fax: Phone #: Fax: Contract Acceptance (signature is required) This contract is accepted as binding by the following Company Representative: Signature: Printed Name: Date: Invoicing Policy, Payment & Cancellation Terms & Conditions Invoicing: Payment: Cancellation: Invoices will be sent by . If you wish to receive a printed copy please check the box below: Please send a printed invoice to our company billing contact (contact 2 above). 50% payment is due at 180 days prior to the program start date with the remaining 50% due at 90 days prior to the program start date. Companies are 50% liable for contracted funds at 180 days prior to the program and 100% liable for contracted funds at 90 days prior to the program. Cancellations must be received by from a representative of the company signing this contract and confirmed as accepted by from Global SOF Foundation. Cancellations received at or after 180 days of the event start date but prior to 90 days of the event start date will be 50% liable for contracted funds. Cancellations received at or after 90 days of the event start date will be 100% liable for contracted funds. Payment Amount & Method Display / Exhibit Space: $ Sponsorship: $ Advertising: $ Discount: $ Total Contracted Amount: $ Booth Selection: 1 st choice 2 nd choice 3 rd choice (booth numbers are subject to change) Sponsorship/Advertising Description: Event date(s): P.O. # (if applicable): Payment Method: Check Credit Card ACH / Wire Payable to: Global SOF Foundation Mail to: Global SOF Foundation, 3690 W. Gandy Blvd #140, Tampa, FL A confirmation will be sent with an Invoice attachment. A link to a secure online credit card payment portal will be provided at the bottom of the invoice. A confirmation will be sent with an Invoice attachment. ACH / wire transfer information will be provided on request. Send wire transfer confirmations to Maureen Domenech at mdomenech@globalsoffoundation.org. Send Check Payments To: Payable to: Global SOF Foundation 3690 W. Gandy Blvd. #140 Tampa, FL Event Production Company/Merchant Contact Information: Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew, Chief Operating Officer Telephone: (727) Website: MKP@globalsoffoundation.org

6 Event Reservation Form and Contract Terms and Conditions Contract This Contract is for exhibit space, sponsorships, and/or advertising as noted below, by and between Global Special Operations Forces Foundation Corporation (Doing Business As: Global SOF Foundation), and the company named herein. The company agrees to comply with all terms and conditions appearing in this contract and further agrees that this contract is binding on all parties and can be amended only in writing by both parties. Payment and Liability Schedule 50% liable and 50% payment due 180 days prior to the first day of the conference. 100% liable and 100% payment due 90 days prior to the first day of the conference. If contract is received after payment due dates, the exhibitor agrees to pay the amount due within 15 days of submitting the contract. If contract is received within 15 days of the event date, the company agrees to pay immediately with credit card, wire transfer or express check. Payment must be clear before the exhibitor is permitted to set up. Global SOF Foundation reserves the right to reassign space or remove contracted company from the floor plan if the above payment schedule is not met. Failure to make payments does not release the contracted financial obligation. If payment is not received by the event date, a collection agency will be assigned to collect the debt. The exhibitor will be assessed the collection agency fees (typically an additional 30% ). Cancellation or Downgrade Cancellations must be received in writing ( or letter) from a representative of the company signing this contract and confirmed as accepted in writing ( or letter) from an Global SOF Foundation representative. Cancellations received at or after 180 days of the event start date but prior to 90 days of the event start date will be 50% liable for contracted funds. Cancellations received at or after 90 days of the event start date will be 100% liable for contracted funds. In the event of either a full or partial cancellation of space by an exhibitor, Global SOF Foundation reserves the right to reassign canceled booth space, regardless of the cancellation assessment. Subsequent reassignment of canceled space does not relieve the canceling exhibitor of the obligation to pay the cancellation assessment. The company agrees that the appropriate payment based on the schedule above must be received by Global SOF Foundation within 15 days of the cancellation notice or by the first date of the event (whichever comes first). If payment is not received by these dates, a collection agency will be assigned to collect the debt. The exhibitor will be assessed the collection agency fees (typically an additional 30%) Relocation and Floor Plan Revisions Global SOF Foundation retains the exclusive right to revise the exhibition hall floor plan and/or move assigned exhibitors as necessary. Occupancy Default Any exhibitor failing to occupy contracted space shall not be relieved of their financial obligation. If not occupied by the time set for completion of the installation of the displays, such space shall be taken by Global SOF Foundation, and re allocated or reassigned for such purposes or use Global SOF Foundation may see fit. Limitation of Liability Company agrees to make no claim for any reason against Global SOF Foundation, its employees, agents, or representatives for loss, theft, damage, or destruction of goods; nor for any injury, including death, to himself, employees, agents or representatives; nor for any damage of any nature, including damage to his business for failure to provide exhibit space; nor for failure to hold the exposition as scheduled; nor for any action or omission of Global SOF Foundation. The company is solely responsible for his own exhibition materials and products, and should insure exhibit and products from loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. It is understood all property of an exhibitor is in his care, custody, and control in transit to, or from, or within the confines of the exhibit hall. Global SOF Foundation shall bear no responsibility for the safety of the exhibitor, its personnel, employees, agents or representatives or personal property. Damage to Property The Company is liable for any damage caused by company, company's agents, employees or representatives to building floors, walls, or columns, or to standard booth equipment, or to other company's property. Insurance Companies shall, at their sole cost and expense, procure and maintain through the term of this contract, the following insurance: Comprehensive General Liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 including Contractual Liability and Products Liability coverage and Workman's Compensation in full compliance with all laws covering the exhibitor's employees. Proof of such insurance shaii be provided to Global SOF Foundation or its agent or representative upon request. certificate of insurance (COI) to mkp@gloalsoffoundation.org. Installing, Exhibiting, Dismantling Global SOF Foundation specifies hours and dates for installing, exhibiting, and dismantling. Company shall be liable for all storage and handling charges resulting from failure to set up their booth or removing shipping crates from their exhibit bcoth three hours before the posted start time for the exhibit hall. Additionally, the company agrees not to begin dismantling their display or open crates before the specified conclusion of the dismantling period set by Global SOF Foundation. Removal of exhibit materials or displays before the published dismanlle times may be subject to a fine. Agreement to Rules Company and all company personnel agrees to abide by the foregoing rules and those provided and contained in the Exhibitors Manual, and by any amendments and additional rules that may be put into effect by Global SOF Foundation. Use of Space Displays and demonstrations are limited to the confines of an exhibitor's own booth. Distribution of literature or other giveaways must be in the confines of the exhibitor's own booth. Displays must abide by the rules and regulations provided in the exhibitor service kit distributed by Global SOF Foundation. Cancellation or Change of Exposition by Global SOF Foundation In the event that the premises in which the exposition is conducted should become unfit for occupancy or substantially interfered with by reason of any cause or causes not within the control of Global SOF Foundation or its agents, the exposition may be canceled or moved to another appropriate location. The Global SOF Foundation shall not be responsible for delays, damage, loss, increased costs, or other unfavorable conditions arising by virtue of cause or causes not within the control of Global SOF Foundation. Causes for such action beyond the control of Global SOF Foundation shall include, but are not limited to: fire, casualty, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, accident, blockage, embargo, inclement weather, governmental restraints, act of a public enemy, riot or civil disturbance, impairment or lack of adequate transportation, inability to secure sufficient labor, technical or other personnel, labor union disputes, loss of lease or other termination by the venue, municipal, state or federal laws, or act of God. Should Global SOF Foundation terminate this agreement pursuant to the provisions of this section, the exhibitor waives claims for damages. Refunds of "Paid Exhibit Space Fees" in the case of event termination or cancellation shall be made to exhibitors at the sole discretion of Global SOF Foundation and in any case, will not exceed the amount of each exhibitor's paid exhibit space fee less any pro rata adjustments based on nonreimbursable direct and/or indirect event costs or financial obligations incurred by Global SOF Foundation through the date of exhibitors' notification of event termination or cancellation or through the completion of event termination or cancellation processes, whichever is later. Company Representative's Responsibility Company agrees to indemnify Global SOF Foundation, its employees, agents, or representatives against, and hold them harmless for, all claims arising out of the acts of negligence of company, company's agents, employees or representatives, and any claims for injury to company, its employees, agents, representatives, or event attendees. Amendment and Addition Rules Any matters not specifically covered by the preceding rules shall be subject solely to the decision of Global SOF Foundation may, at any time, amend or add further rules to these rules, and all amendments made shall be binding on exhibitor equally with the foregoing rules and regulations.